Personal Injury Lawyers
When you are hurt because someone else was careless, you deserve a legal team that fights for every dollar you are owed. At Templer & Hirsch, our personal injury lawyers have spent more than 35 years representing thousands of injured people across Florida, and we have recovered over $100 million for them. In our experience, the clients who recover the most are simply the ones who get good advice early, before they talk to an insurance company or sign anything, and that first phone call is free.

What Is a Personal Injury Claim?

A personal injury claim comes up when you are hurt because another person or company was careless, reckless, or acted on purpose. This covers car accidents, slip and falls, medical mistakes, on-the-job injuries, and more. A good personal injury firm guides you through each step, protects your rights, and works to get you paid for your medical bills, lost wages, pain, and other losses.

How Templer & Hirsch Can Help

Our attorneys dig into your accident, collect evidence, bring in expert witnesses, deal with the insurance companies, and take your case to trial if that is what it takes. We handle every part of the case so you can focus on getting better. Over 35 years, we have learned that insurance companies pay fairly when they truly believe a firm is ready to stand in front of a jury, and that is exactly what we bring to the table. We work on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay no attorney fees unless we win money for you.

Our Personal Injury Practice Areas

Serving All of Florida

Our personal injury lawyers help clients all over Florida, from our home base in Aventura and Fort Lauderdale to Central Florida and Southwest Florida. Call today for a free consultation. There is no fee unless we recover money for you.

Two Florida Laws That Can Decide Your Case (HB 837)

Florida's personal injury rules changed sharply when Governor DeSantis signed House Bill 837 into law on March 24, 2023. Two changes matter most for anyone hurt in Florida, and either one can quietly end a claim before it is paid.

Deadline to file a Florida negligence lawsuit

Before HB 837
4 years
On or after March 24, 2023
2 years

Under Fla. Stat. § 95.11, most negligence victims now have two years, cut from four. Miss it and a court can dismiss even a strong case. Wrongful death and medical malpractice run on their own clocks.

2 yrsDeadline to sue for most injuries (was 4)
51%Fault level that bars recovery entirely
$0Recovery if you are found mostly at fault

Modified comparative negligence (Fla. Stat. § 768.81): if you are found more than 50% at fault for your own injury, you recover nothing. At 50% or less, your damages are reduced by your share of fault. Medical malpractice is the exception and still uses pure comparative fault. This is exactly why insurers try to pin blame on you, and why getting advice early matters. We break the deadline down further in our guide to the Florida statute of limitations in 2026.

Where We Handle Personal Injury Lawyers Cases

Based in Aventura, we represent injured people across South Florida and statewide. A few of the communities we serve:

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do I have to file a personal injury lawsuit in Florida?

For most negligence cases the deadline is two years from the date of the injury, under Fla. Stat. § 95.11, following the 2023 HB 837 tort reform that cut it from four years. Some claims, like wrongful death and medical malpractice, follow different timelines, so it is best to confirm your deadline early.

Can I still recover money if I was partly at fault?

Usually yes, as long as you were not more than 50% at fault. Under Florida's modified comparative negligence rule (Fla. Stat. § 768.81), your damages are reduced by your percentage of fault, but if you are found more than 50% responsible you recover nothing. Medical malpractice cases are an exception.

How much does a personal injury lawyer cost?

Templer & Hirsch works on a contingency fee, which means you pay no attorney fees up front and no fee at all unless we recover money for you. The initial consultation is free.

What is my personal injury case worth?

It depends on the severity of your injuries, your medical bills and lost wages, the long-term impact, and the available insurance. No honest lawyer can promise a number up front. We evaluate the specific facts and evidence before giving you a realistic range.

What should I do right after an accident in Florida?

Get medical attention promptly, document the scene and get witness information, avoid giving recorded statements to the other side's insurer, keep all records, and speak with an attorney before signing anything or accepting an early settlement offer.

Why Choose Templer & Hirsch?

  • Over 35 years of personal injury experience
  • More than $100 million recovered for clients
  • Contingency fee: you pay nothing unless we win
  • Every case reviewed by a licensed attorney, not handed off to staff
  • In our experience, insurers move faster when a firm is truly ready to go to trial

Explore more ways Templer & Hirsch can help, and use our settlement calculators for federal maritime claims.

If you or a loved one has been injured, the most important step you can take is to speak with an experienced attorney as soon as possible. Call Templer & Hirsch today for a free, confidential consultation. We are ready to help.

Sources & further reading (verify before relying on them)

This page is general information, not legal advice. Laws change; confirm the current statute and speak with an attorney about your situation.